Associate Director, Launch Excellence & Strategic Operations Lead at Biogen in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job Description

The Launch Excellence & Strategic Operations Lead, will be a high-visibility role supporting the Alzheimer's franchise team to ensure effective communication and coordination among executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, driving successful delivery on business objectives and launch excellence for Alzheimer's Franchise.

Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Execution (Chief of Staff) of the Alzheimer's Franchise, this individual will be responsible for driving strategic cross-functional projects for the Alzheimer's Franchise, acting as an expert consultant to help advise and manage these projects to ensure strategic coordination in their execution. Working closely with Franchise leadership, the successful candidate will synthesize data insights and work with cross-functional stakeholders to develop executive-level presentations to communicate launch progress internally (e.g., executive business reviews) and externally (e.g., investor relations events).

Qualified candidates will be high performing, high potential, and purpose-driven individuals with demonstrated ability to manage complex workstreams in a dynamic cross-functional environment.

What You'll Do

• Drive strategic cross-functional projects for the Alzheimer's Franchise, and act as an expert consultant to ensure consistency and coordination internally and across the alliance


• Establish and maintain leadership and operational governance for prioritized initiatives, ensuring success metrics are defined and achieved


• Synthesize cross-functional data, insights, and status for executive level updates on progress of key initiatives, and/or investor relations support


• Coordinate Alzheimer's Disease Leadership Team (ADLT) activities including management and facilitation of meeting agendas across various leadership forums


• Liaise with Biogen North America (BNA) Strategy & Operations leadership and Launch Excellence peers from other franchises to ensure above-franchise coordination for key initiatives and investments.    


• Serve as a "strategic adviser" to the Chief of Staff and Head of Franchise on key initiatives and business planning

Who You Are

• You are a high performing individual with strong strategic thinking abilities that thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment. You have a demonstrated ability to manage complex workstreams and multiple priorities simultaneously within a cross-functional team environment.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• 6+ years of experience consulting and/or leading large/complex programs and initiatives within biopharma companies


• Excellent interpersonal skills/ highly collaborative


• Highly experienced with writing executive-level memos and business reviews


• Effective problem-solving skills; agile worker who quickly diagnoses issues and acts accordingly


• Ability to cultivate strong internal/external network


• Strong operational skills; project/ timeline management capabilities

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Preferred: Biotech/Pharma launch management experience and alliance experience


• Demonstrated ability to forge relationships, work in a hands-on collaborative fashion, and influence across functional lines both internally and externally


• Ability to roll up sleeves and take on challenges; whatever-it-takes mindset


• Resilient, self-directed, highly motivated, and passionate individual, with track record of consistent delivery on commitments


• Strong project management skills. Comfortable managing multiple and varied projects at one time, and prioritizing accordingly based on urgent issues


• Works with a sense of urgency, efficiency, and attention to detail

Additional Information

The base salary range for this position is $161,000 - $222,000. Base salary offered is determined though an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location,

and internal equity.  

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term

incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed

to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on

individual, business unit and company performance.   

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and their families' physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:  

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances 


• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement   


• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance  


• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31) 


• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 days off for Personal Significance 


• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year


• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 


• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions 


• Employee stock purchase plan   


• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year   


• Employee Resource Groups participation  

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.